Tatcha The Serum Stick: Treatment & Touch Up Balm Versus MediCube Deep Collagen Vita Multi Serum Stick

Tatcha The Serum Stick: Treatment & Touch Up Balm Versus MediCube Deep Collagen Vita Multi Serum Stick

This hydrating serum is formulated around Squalane and Camellia Sinensis Leaf to hydrate skin and soften the look of wrinkles.

This anti-aging serum is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Copper Tripeptide-1 to soften the look of wrinkles and brighten dull-looking skin.

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Key Ingredients

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Squalane

Oryza Sativa Bran Wax

Cera Alba

Camellia Sinensis Leaf

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract

Sodium Hyaluronate

Tocopherol

Water

Pentylene Glycol

Butylene Glycol

Propanediol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Phenoxyethanol

Squalane, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Cera Alba, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Betaphycus Gelatinum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Water, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Vegetable Oil

Ascorbic Acid

Ceresin

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Diisostearyl Malate

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate

Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate

Beeswax

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

Shorea Robusta Seed Butter

Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate

Dipropylene Glycol

Caprylyl Glycol

Eclipta Prostrata Extract

Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract

Ferulic Acid

Tocopheryl Acetate

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Adenosine

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

1,2-Hexanediol

Glycerin

Glycine Soja Peptide

Sorbitan Laurate

Soluble Collagen

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester

Acetyl Hexapeptide-1

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Copper Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Acetyl Octapeptide-3

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Atelocollagen

Oligopeptide-1

Oligopeptide-2

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vegetable Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Ceresin, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Beeswax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Ferulic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Adenosine, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Peptide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Laurate, Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Atelocollagen, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.

In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.

Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:

Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.

Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.

You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.

Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.

You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.

Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.

It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.

This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.

This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.

In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.

Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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